At the Halloween party organized for Manchester City's players and their families two days before facing Bournemouth last Sunday, one of the props used to decorate the venue was a cinema-style entrance. Inside, the walls were covered with "Wanted" and "Missing" posters featuring pictures of Pep Guardiola's squad. At the front, guests -- including defender Rúben Dias dressed as Jack Sparrow -- were greeted by an old-school theater scene complete with red velvet curtains and a marquee sign.
"Now screening: I Know What You Did Last Season," it read, referencing a slasher film.
Injuries and a significant dip in form made the 2024-25 campaign a certified nightmare for a team that won the previous four Premier League titles.